HYPREP Empowers 620 Ogoni Indigenes with Scholarships, Disability Skills Training
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has empowered 620 indigenes of Ogoni in Rivers State through postgraduate scholarship grants and vocational training for persons living
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has provided scholarships to 500 postgraduate students and vocational training for 120 persons with disabilities in Ogoni, Rivers State. These initiatives aim to promote inclusive development and sustainable livelihoods in the region. Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, the HYPREP Project Coordinator, emphasized that these efforts reflect the federal government's commitment to human capital development and inclusive empowerment, as part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
The scholarship recipients were charged to utilize their knowledge to address developmental challenges in Ogoni communities, viewing the grants as a call to service rather than mere financial aid. Zabbey also stressed the importance of developing innovative solutions, building professional networks, and contributing to the region's peace and economic stability.
The vocational training programme, initiated in 2023, has equipped 120 persons with disabilities in fashion designing and photography, providing them with starter packs and assistive devices to support their businesses and independence. Zabbey highlighted the project's broader objectives, which encompass environmental remediation, potable water, healthcare, education, livelihood support, peacebuilding, and community engagement, with the aim of ensuring no segment of the Ogoni population is left behind.
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